You crawl among the corpses of the drowned, tossed by black waves against the inhospitable, rock-bristling shore. Seagulls are screaming above your head, and the smell of seaweed fills your nostrils. Somehow, you managed to reach Idra. Now you must use all your senses to survive and uncover the dark history of the Black Abbey. SKALD: Skald: Against the Black Priory draws inspiration from old role-playing games, combining modern design techniques with an engaging storyline and authentic 8-bit styling and atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a dark, fantastical world filled with deadly creatures, tragic heroes and Lovecraftian horror. Take part in a classic, heroic adventure with a wealth of elements to discover and tactical turn-based combat. Can you lead a team of heroes from the evil-soaked banks of the Idra River to the gates of the Black Abbey... And even further? Assemble a TeamLead a group of unfortunate people through challenging turn-based battles. Slash, blow up, and kill enemies from stealth. Equip your heroes with a modern inventory system, complete objectives with event logs, and read the notes you find to uncover secrets. And if you're too much of a challenge, adjust the difficulty to suit your playstyle. Make preparationsCreate your hero, choose their stats, and recruit a team from a pool of multi-colored characters, each with their own abilities, goals, and personality, up to level 20. Choose from over a dozen classes and resumes, as well as a wide range of spells and equipment, and prepare for your journey by crafting items and cooking meals according to a range of recipes. Embark on a questIn a ruthless horror world straight out of Lovecraft's novels, your dialogue choices shape a story full of surprises and twists and turns. A roll of the dice can decide whether you will fall victim to a cruel twist of fate or come out of trouble with a defensive hand. Travel to the old daysExplore the depths of the Gallian Empire's conspiracies and explore the wilderness of Freymark and the Outer Islands. In SKALD: Against the Black Priory, you'll enjoy a richly illustrated world of extraordinary pixel art, created from thousands of hand-drawn elements and images, with a color palette inspired by the legendary Commodore 64. An optional CRT filter has been added to this, thanks to which you can see the game in classic colors.